The Retail & Hospitality ISAC Podcast

The Retail & Hospitality ISAC Podcast

Join the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing & Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) as we interview members of the InfoSec community to discuss the latest challenges, opportunities, and best practices unique to cybersecurity in the retail and hospitality industry. Gain insights to improve your cybersecurity program, get inspired by the career journeys of your peers, and learn about RH-ISAC's latest events, reports, and threat intelligence. Join RH-ISAC

Recent Episodes

Ep 36 | 9.27.23

Analyzing Top Attack Techniques in Multi-Party Data Breaches, Summit Preview, & Intel Briefing

In this episode of the Retail & Hospitality ISAC podcast, host Luke Vander Linden is joined by David Severski, senior security data scientist at Cyentia Institute, to expand upon the relationship between Associate Member, RiskRecon, and Cyentia and how that connection plays a part with examining top cyber-attack techniques. Then, Alexandra Brown, senior director of operations at RH-ISAC, provides a preview of the upcoming RH-ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit, the premier event for cybersecurity practitioners in retail and hospitality. Still deciding on whether to attend the Summit? There’s still time to register today! Finally, Lee Clark, cyber threat intelligence analyst & writer at RH-ISAC, provides the latest intel briefing, specifically the recent Okta customer breach.

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Ep 35 | 9.13.23

Cybersecurity Awareness Month & SEC Updates

In this episode of the Retail & Hospitality ISAC podcast, host Luke Vander Linden is joined by Jay Banks, senior information security analyst of IT risk and compliance at Dick’s Sporting Goods, to talk about Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. They explore the mechanisms Dick’s Sporting Goods employs to advocate for cybersecurity throughout the month. Then, Luke sits down with Christian Beckner, vice president of retail technology and cybersecurity at the National Retail Federation (NRF), to discuss the recent rules governing cybersecurity released by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Ep 34 | 8.23.23

Charles Fedorko Member Spotlight, Cyber Safety for Children, & Intel Briefing

In this episode of the Retail & Hospitality ISAC podcast, host Luke Vander Linden is joined by Charles Fedorko, director of IT security at Sage Hospitality Group, to discuss his role, journey leading to his career in cybersecurity, and the current cybersecurity landscape surrounding the hospitality industry. Then, Luke sits down with Ellen Sabin, president of Watering Can Press, to discuss her new book educating children on proper cyber safety, The Super Smart Cyber Guide for Kids. Finally, Lee Clark, cyber threat intelligence analyst & writer at RH-ISAC, provides the latest intel briefing.

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Ep 33 | 8.9.23

Discussion with Summit Title Sponsor, Synack, & Natura &Co’s CISO

In this episode of the Retail & Hospitality ISAC podcast, host Luke Vander Linden is joined by Blake Sobczak, Synack’s head of communications and README’s editor-in-chief, to discuss the latest news impacting the cybersecurity world. Keep an eye out for Synack at the upcoming RH-ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit. Then, Luke sits down with Natura &Co’s CISO, Jonathan Lloyd White, to expand upon his background, current role, and Natura &Co’s founding principles.

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Ep 32 | 7.26.23

Safeguarding Security with Associate Member Accenture, the Role of a BISO, & the Latest Intel Briefing

In this episode of the Retail & Hospitality ISAC podcast, host Luke Vander Linden is joined by Piyush Jain, global managing director of security (retail, consumer goods, life sciences, mobility, and travel) at Accenture, to discuss safeguarding an organization’s security. Then, Luke chats with Suzie Brown, hospitality solutions BISO (Business Information Security Officer) at Sabre Corporation, about her background, the role of a BISO, and provides aspiring and current BISOs with tips for success. Finally, Lee Clark, cyber threat intelligence analyst & writer at RH-ISAC, delivers the latest intel briefing including a full run-down of the ongoing CL0P/MOVEit vulnerability.

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The Retail & Hospitality ISAC Podcast
Host(s)
Luke Vander Linden
Luke Vander Linden is the VP of membership and marketing at the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC), the cybersecurity sharing and collaboration community for the consumer-facing business sector. In his role at RH-ISAC, Luke is responsible for member growth and engagement and, as part of the leadership team, overall organizational strategy. Luke lives in Connecticut with his wife and two sons.
Schedule: Biweekly. Wednesdays.
Credits: RH-ISAC Producers are Annie Chambliss and Marisa Troscianecki, Senior Producer is Jennifer Eiben, Theme Song by Elliott Peltzman, Mixing by Tré Hester.
Creator: Retail & Hospitality ISAC
Retail & Hospitality ISAC